About our Eiderdowns
Eiderdowns are not just a beautiful addition to your bedroom, but highly practical, with excellent insulation properties they are guaranteed to keep you cosy on the coldest of nights. The first sumptuous eiderdowns were used in Victorian times to replace itchy blankets, and were traditionally made using silky satins or chintzy fabric. These days eiderdowns are not only used to add a sumptuous extra topping to a bed, but also work perfectly as a cosy lap blanket.
Here at the Stitchery, my eiderdowns are made using the same traditional methods, filled with sustainable yet luxurious feather and down filling sandwiched between layers of calendered cambric lining to make sure everything stays in place.
From time to time, you will find eiderdowns in stock online in a variety of classic and timeliness linen gingham’s and ticking stripe fabrics, ready to ship via across the UK from my studio in the Scottish Borders.
Eiderdowns can also be ordered in a variety of designer fabrics to suit your design aesthetic and style. Choose from frilled or piped edging, same fabric on both sides or different fabrics for each side, in sizes from mini to super king. Your eiderdown will be made completely to your requirements, giving you a truly bespoke piece made to last for many years to come.
Eiderdown Sizes & Pricing
Itty Bitty: 90cm x 130cm ~ 35″ x 51″ from £230
Single: 110cm x 160cm ~ 43″ x 63″ from £295
Double: 145cm x 160cm ~ 57″ x 63″ from £340
King: 160cm x 160cm ~ 63″ x 63″ from £460
Super King: 183cm x 170cm ~ 72″ x 67″ from £560
Care
On arrival and from time to time, rotate and plump your eiderdown to evenly redistribute the feather and down filling.
Eiderdowns should be professionally dry cleaned only.
Delivery
Eiderdowns in stock: delivery within 3-5 business days via a tracked courier service.
Made to order eiderdowns: delivery within 6 weeks via a tracked courier service.
Currently eiderdowns can only be ordered online for delivery within the UK. Please contact the studio if you need international delivery and would like a quote.
How to use an eiderdown
The Traditional Way
Layer a fitted or flat sheet on the bed first, add a second decorative flat sheet on top. Next add your choice of blanket, aiming for a soft natural material. Finish with the sumptuous eiderdown on top which will come up to just below your pillows.
The Modern Way
Simply make your bed as usual with a fitted or flat sheet, followed a contemporary duvet with cover. Then lay your eiderdown on top for extra warmth.
For more on the art of making a bed, I love this article by Rita Koing for House and Garden magazine.
Click here to view in stock eiderdowns
